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Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
Man found dead in home with no AC, GA cops say. Goddaughter accused of neglect
The goddaughter of a man found dead in an Atlanta-area home has been charged with neglect, Georgia police said. Authorities accused Rachel Ward, 62, of 'willfully depriving' Earl Sylvester Douglas of adequate health care and shelter before his death, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by McClatchy News. Douglas was reportedly kept in filthy living conditions at the home, which police said didn't have working air conditioning. Officers were called around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, about an 'unresponsive male' at the home in Marietta, Cobb County Police said in a May 29 news release. The victim, later identified as Douglas, was pronounced dead. Authorities couldn't confirm Douglas's age but described him as 'elderly.' Ward identified herself as his goddaughter, a police spokesperson told McClatchy News, and the affidavit said she had been his caregiver since 2011. Authorities said Ward didn't seek medical attention for her godfather when he fell ill and his bed sores became infected. As he began losing a 'significant' amount of weight, Ward failed to give him 'adequate nutrition' to keep him healthy, according to police. In addition to the lack of air conditioning, authorities said Ward didn't clean Douglas's room or bed and left him soiled. McClatchy News reached out to the Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office for more information May 30 and was awaiting a response. Ward was arrested and remained in custody at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center without bond as of Friday, online records show. Marietta is about a 20-mile drive northwest from downtown Atlanta.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Yahoo
39-year-old Mableton man walking on sidewalk killed by hit-and-run driver
The Brief A pedestrian, 39-year-old Roy Mattox, was killed in a hit-and-run on South Gordon Road in Austell. The driver fled the scene after striking Mattox, who was walking on the sidewalk. Cobb County Police are investigating and urging anyone with information to come forward. COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Cobb County police are searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian Sunday night. The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) Unit is investigating the incident, which occurred on March 2 around 8:05 p.m. on South Gordon Road, east of Shady Ridge Lane, in Austell. According to the initial investigation, 39-year-old Roy Mattox of Mableton was walking westbound on the sidewalk when a westbound vehicle veered off the road and struck him. The impact sent Mattox onto a nearby embankment. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. Mattox was pronounced dead at the scene by the Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office. His family has been notified. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the driver or vehicle involved to contact the Cobb County Police Department as the investigation continues.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
57 sets of ashes connected to Cobb County funeral home fire remain unclaimed
The Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office released 57 names connected to ashes discovered inside a funeral home that caught on fire last year. 'If there's family members out there that knows these people or has any association with them and is interested in helping give these remains a dignified burial, we'd like to hear from those people,' Cobb County Communications Director Ross Cavitt said. The Medford-Peden Funeral Home caught on fire in April 2024. In November, a hobby photographer from London named Ben James said he traveled to Cobb County to take pictures of what he considered a forgotten space. Inside, he saw ashes and documents connected to past clients, took photographs, and posted them online. Someone saw them and alerted Marietta Police. Days later, investigators showed up and took dozens of sets of ashes out of the burned building. Since then, the county has been working to connect families to the cremains. 'We have made contact with some family members,' Cavitt said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] However, he said the Medical Examiner's Office has been unable to locate loved ones of 57 sets of ashes. Cavitt said that could be because the Department of Family and Children Services was in charge of some of the cremations. 'This funeral home handled indigent burials with DFACS. These are cases where family members can't be found when somebody dies or somebody dies and there's no resources to bury them. It goes to DFACS who works with local funeral homes to handle those cases,' Cavitt said. 'We believe a large number of those may be in that category. In that case, we may not be able to find any family members, but we want to put it out anyway just as an abundance of caution and care.' State records show the funeral home dissolved operations in 2021. The person listed as the owner of the building has not responded to our request for a comment. Marietta Police Department said its investigation is closed. The state is still investigating. If you believe any of these cremains may belong to your loved one, please contact the Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office at 770-590-6596 or via email at You have until May 30, 2025, to claim these cremains. TRENDING STORIES: Police say Atlanta rapper's 'cowardly' actions led to innocent teens' birthday party murders Man accused of shooting Clayton officer has a lengthy criminal history, records show Search teams say they're getting close to finding missing teacher who vanished in Lake Oconee [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in Kennesaw on Monday
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A 62-year-old Kennesaw man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on South Main Street near Duncan Drive on Monday evening, according to the Cobb County Police Department. What we know The crash occurred around 5:01 p.m. on Feb. 17. Authorities say Tony Campbell was driving a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado northbound when he failed to maintain his lane while navigating a curve. His vehicle veered off the road and struck several trees along the shoulder. Campbell suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office. His next of kin has been notified. What's next The Cobb County Police Department's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating the crash. Officials have asked anyone with information to contact the department at 770-499-3987.
